Tony Wilson, the Hot Chocolate bassist and co-writer of You Sexy Thing, has recently passed away. Initial reports indicate he died at his home in Trinidad, with tributes pouring in from family members. He was a founding member of the band and played a key role in their signature hits from the 1970s.[3][4][9]
Key details:
- Age at death is reported variously as 78 or 89 in different outlets; most recent articles quote 78, attributed to the family confirmation.[4][5][3]
- He co-wrote You Sexy Thing, one of Hot Chocolate’s most enduring songs, and remained a pivotal figure in the group’s early years.[9][3]
- Death announced by his daughter on social media; location cited as Trinidad.[3][4]
If you’d like, I can pull together a concise timeline of Wilson’s career highlights and provide links to the major obituaries for quick reference.
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Hot Chocolate bassist and songwriter Tony Wilson has died in Trinidad, his family confirmed, leaving behind a legacy that helped shape British soul music.
www.inkl.comThe singer co-founded Hot Chocolate in 1969
www.gbnews.comHot Chocolate bassist Tony Wilson has died aged 78, his daughter has confirmed, with the star passing away in Trinidad. He co-wrote the band's iconic 1975 hit You Sexy Thing.
www.walesonline.co.ukHot Chocolate Bassist Tony Wilson, co-writer of 'You Sexy Thing' and 'Emma,' died aged 89 at his home in Trinidad, and his family paid tribute.
www.el-balad.comTony Wilson, Hot Chocolate cofounder and cowriter of 'You Sexy Thing,' has died at 89, according to posts shared by his family on Facebook.
people.comTony Wilson co-founder of British soul band Hot Chocolate dies at age of 89 at his home in Trinidad.
www.hindustantimes.comThe Trinidad-born musician wrote soulful hits including You Sexy Thing and Emma in the 1970s.
www.bbc.comTony Wilson, the bassist and songwriter, has died.
www.express.co.ukThe Trinidad-born musician wrote soulful hits including You Sexy Thing and Emma in the 1970s.
ground.newsTony Wilson, the bassist and co-founder of 1970s band Hot Chocolate, has died at the age of 78 in Trinidad - he is credited with co-writing the group's best-known hit 'You Sexy Thing'
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